Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchCognition CEO denies report that SpaceX tried to acquire the startupSpaceX was reportedly in talks to buy AI coding startup Cognition. SpaceX has already acquired Cursor as it races to catch up to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic in enterprise AI. (opens original source in a new tab)Rebecca Bellan·19 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchTravis Kalanick kicks off another round of VC bashing: ‘1% are helpful’After raising $1.7 billion for his new robotics company Atoms, Travis Kalanick is introspective about the role VCs have played in his career. (opens original source in a new tab)Julie Bort·19 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchRillet raises $100M Series C at $1B valuation — 2 years after emerging from stealthAI-native account startup Rillet became a unicorn, led by Iconiq, after it doubled its ARR in the past three months, it said. (opens original source in a new tab)Dominic-Madori Davis·19 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchGwyneth Paltrow allegedly set to throw dinner in honor of Sam AltmanThe actress' firm Kinship Ventures is an investor in the company. (opens original source in a new tab)Dominic-Madori Davis·19 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchGambling on the Little League World Series? Sports bettors have gone too farHave we tried turning off society and turning it back on again? (opens original source in a new tab)Amanda Silberling·19 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchAI was supposed to win people over by now — it hasn’tAs AI becomes harder to avoid, consumers are growing more wary of the technology — and Silicon Valley is discovering that widespread adoption doesn’t necessarily lead to acceptance. (opens original source in a new tab)Sarah Perez·19 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchGoogle packs Search and Gemini with new AI study toolsThe launch of the new study features marks Google's latest effort to make Gemini the AI assistant that students turn to when learning and studying, as it continues to compete with companies like OpenAI. (opens original source in a new tab)Aisha Malik·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryDevSparks Chennai returns: Explore AI for the physical world, manufacturing, and deeptechYourStory’s flagship developer summit will bring together developers, tech leaders, startups, and enterprises to examine the technologies shaping deeptech, infrastructure, and manufacturing. (opens original source in a new tab)19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryWhy health insurance is starting to look different for Gen ZFrom rewarding healthy habits to covering everyday healthcare, a new generation is pushing insurance beyond hospitalization. You already spend money becoming the best version of yourself. The gym membership you never skip. The protein subscription. Weekend pilates with friends. That smartwatch c (opens original source in a new tab)19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryFast-approval health insurance policies in India: Plans, benefits, and who should consider themFrom zero-waiting-period plans to flexible coverage options, fast-approval health insurance policies can provide coverage soon after activation. Here’s a look at some of the options available in India and who they may suit. Some of the top fast-approval health insurance policies are Star Health (opens original source in a new tab)19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyAI Centre boss Lee Hickin says ChatGPT is ‘like an abacus’ compared to AI’s practical usesThe NAIC boss says companies should stop hiding workplace use and build practical governance on your terms. (opens original source in a new tab)Dan Holmes·19 August 2026
